Fire Prevention MonthDelray Beach
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PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS,the City of Delray Beach,Florida is committed to ensuring the safety and
security of all those living in and visiting Delray Beach;and
WHEREAS,U.S.fire departments responded to 371,500 home fires in 2017,according
to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA);and
WHEREAS,U.S.home fires resulted in 2,695 civilian deaths in 2017,representing the
majority of all U.S.fire deaths;and
WHEREAS,newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older
home constructions;and
WHEREAS,these conditions contribute to a much smaller window of time for people to
escape a home fire safely,with people having as little as one to two minutes to escape from the
time the smoke alarm sounds;and
WHEREAS,a home fire escape plan provides the skill set and know-how to quickly and
safely escape a home fire situation;and
WHEREAS,a home fire escape plan includes two exits from every room in the home;a
path to the outside from each exit;smoke alarms in all required locations;and a meeting place
outside where everyone in the home will meet upon exiting;and
WHEREAS,home fire escape plans should be developed by all members of the
household and practiced twice a year to ensure everyone in the household knows what to do in
a real fire situation;and
WHEREAS,Delray Beach's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education;and
WHEREAS,Delray Beach's residents are responsive to public education measures and
are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire,especially in their homes;and
WHEREAS,the 2019 Fire Prevention Month theme,"Every Second Counts:Plan 2
Ways Out!"effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of developing a
home fire escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it twice a year.
NOW THEREFORE,I Shelly Petrolia,Mayor of the City of Delray Beach do hereby proclaim
October 2019 as:
FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
throughout this community and urge all of Delray Beach to participate in the many public safety
activities and efforts of Delray Beach's Fire Rescue Department during Fire Prevention Month
2019.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City
of Delray Beach,Florida,to be affixed this 1"day of October 2019.
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